Appendix 13 1 1A 23/04/2013 - City of Gosnells
Appendix 13 1 1A 23/04/2013 - City of Gosnells
Appendix 13 1 1A 23/04/2013 - City of Gosnells
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OCM <strong>23</strong> APRIL 20<strong>13</strong>MAJOR PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT 2012/<strong>13</strong>APPENDIX <strong>13</strong>.1.<strong>1A</strong>G On track O Slightly Manageable behind issues schedule R Urgent action required B CompletedProject Title Link to Community Plan Project Description Background Comments Next Step(s) Expected Situation at June 20<strong>13</strong> Progress Jul-Sep 12 Progress Oct-Dec 12 Progress Jan-Mar <strong>13</strong> Progress Apr-Jun <strong>13</strong>Burslem Drive Road and Bridge Goal 9: Improve Transport To duplicate Burslem Drive between Two Federal grant applications were Undertake planning and begin 1. Planning stage completed A tender to establish an accurate cost A company has been appointed to Awaiting presentation <strong>of</strong> 15% designDuplicationOutcomes for the Community Olga Road and the Thornlie Polytechnic submitted to attain funding for this construction.for this project based on a 15% design develop the 15% designcostings.9.1 Construct new roads and West.project, both were unsuccessful. Theis being let.specifications.Gpathways to improve<strong>City</strong> will fund the project with the supportcommunity connectivity and<strong>of</strong> State Government Road funding.reduce travel timesCorfield Street dualling -VernaStreet to Eileen StreetBGoal 9: Improve Transport To extend the dual carriageway onOutcomes for the Community Corfield Street from Verna Street to9.1 Construct new roads and Eileen Street.pathways to improvecommunity connectivity andreduce travel times1. Funding has been received toundertake this project.2. Construction work has commenced.Complete construction. Completion <strong>of</strong> dual carriageway project. Second carriageway has beencompleted and the existingcarriageway has been reconstructed.Paths and crossovers reinstated.Median work in progress.Dual carriageway roadworkscompleted.Installation <strong>of</strong> traffic signals atAlbany Hwy & <strong>Gosnells</strong> RdWest intersectionBNicholson Road dualling -Ranford Road to ClontarfTerraceOLeisure World FitnessExtensionGGoal 10: Make ourCommunity a Safer Place10.3 Take actions to promotesafetyTo install traffic signals.Goal 9: Improve Transport To extend the dual carriageway onOutcomes for the Community Nicholson Road from Ranford Road to9.1 Construct new roads and Clontarf Terrace.pathways to improvecommunity connectivity andreduce travel timesGoal 3: Provide Opportunitiesfor All3.2 Provide the community withopportunities to participate indiverse activitiesExtend the existing Leisure World gym;construct three multi-purpose communityrooms; and install new universalaccess/automatic doors inside the centreto maximise access for people with adisability, frail aged and people withprams.1. This site has been identified asdangerous and in need <strong>of</strong> traffic lights.2. Design work has been finalised andfunding obtained.This project will take place over twoyears.The Leisure World fitness area iscurrently operating and full capacity andan extension is required to cater forcurrent and future demand. LeisureWorld gymnasium members are <strong>of</strong>tenrequired to wait in the foyer due toinsufficient space in the gym. Theproposed project will address this issueby providing more space for thecommunity to undertake leisure, with thecorresponding benefits being a healthierand happier community.Commence construction. Completion <strong>of</strong> traffic signals. Works to install the traffic signalshave commenced.Finalise design work and commenceconstruction.1. Council to approve the fitnessextension proposal.2. Call for tenders.3. Commence project.Construction works commenced.Construction commenced.Some land acquisition is required toenable the dualling <strong>of</strong> the road whichis covered under the West CanningVale ODP. Instructions have beengiven to progress acquisition.Preliminary design has beencompleted.Tender documentation 95% complete.Tenders to be invited in 1st quarter20<strong>13</strong>.Installation <strong>of</strong> the traffic signals isalmost complete.Received a grant <strong>of</strong> $500,000 fromLotterywest to implement this project.Project complete.Still waiting to finalise a landacquisition. Construction is likely tocommence in September 20<strong>13</strong>.Finalised associated car parkingarrangements for development.DRPAC refurbishmentBGoal 4: Obtain the Best Valuefrom <strong>City</strong> Assets4.3 Optimise the use <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong>assetsUpgrade DRPAC by replacing the carpetand refurbishing the theatre chairs. Theexisting chairs may be re-upholstered ornew chairs may be supplied (to bedecided once the existing chair coversare removed to determine the structuralintegrity <strong>of</strong> the chairs)The centre opened in 1994 and containsthe original carpet and seating. Thecarpet and chairs are showing signs <strong>of</strong>wear and tear, as they are now 18 yearsold. A large percentage <strong>of</strong> the DRPACpatrons are seniors who have mobilityissues, so this project will minimise triphazards caused by sections <strong>of</strong>worn/frayed carpet and improve theaesthetics <strong>of</strong> the centre.Determine who will undertake the workswhich are scheduled to be performedbetween December 2012 and March20<strong>13</strong>.Project completed.New carpet and seating has beenordered.Council approved painting <strong>of</strong> thetheatre in conjunction with thereplacement <strong>of</strong> carpets and seating.Project complete.Establish a new EquestrianFacility at Orange GroveGGoal 3: Provide Opportunitiesfor All3.2 Provide the community withopportunities to participate indiverse activitiesTo establish a co-located equestrianfacility at Orange Grove.A collocated facility would support the 1. Relocate archers from Orange Grove. Archers relocated, Council approval<strong>Gosnells</strong> Riding and Pony Club, Orangegranted and funding sought.Grove Horse and Pony Club and Riding 2. Council approval for new co-locatedfor the Disabled. Negotiations have been facility.ongoing with these groups to achieve colocation.3. Obtain funding for new facility.Council approved the Master Plan inJuly. Detailed design, and quotationscompleted. Funding submission toCSRFF completed and lodged end <strong>of</strong>September 2012.No further action, funding outcomesdue in January 20<strong>13</strong>.* Received a grant <strong>of</strong> $625,000 toconstruct the equestrian facility.* Construction <strong>of</strong> archery range almostcomplete.Establish a Waste TransferStationGGoal 8: Manage Waste To determine whether to establish aActivities More Efficiently and waste transfer station on the <strong>City</strong>'sEffectivelyformer tip site on Kelvin Road and if so,8.1 Investigate theconstruct a facility.establishment <strong>of</strong> a wastetransfer stationInitial designs for a facility have beenprepared and testing <strong>of</strong> land suitabilityhas commenced.1. Complete testing <strong>of</strong> land suitability.2. Obtain Council approval <strong>of</strong> the wayforward.Policies Internal administration activity. Annual Review. 1. Council Policy 5.4.5 requires a review Draft report on review <strong>of</strong> policies<strong>of</strong> policies on an annual basis dependant circulated to Councillors forupon the risk rating accorded to each. consideration at a workshop scheduledBfor third week in July.2. Cross Directorate policy workinggroup established in April to conduct areview <strong>of</strong> policies.Land suitability identified, consultationconducted and Council approval <strong>of</strong> theway forward determined.Policy review for 20<strong>13</strong> finalised.Geotechnical Report has beenreceived. Consultant has beenengaged to progress the project toEnvironmental Impact Assessmentstage which includes the preparation<strong>of</strong> a master plan.The policy review has been finalised.Consultant has produced a draft <strong>City</strong> staff have completed the reviewconceptual design and cost estimates <strong>of</strong> the Consultant's Draft Submission.for the WTS and Community Comments and an Alternative designRecycling Facility. Draft is in process have been issued to the Consultant for<strong>of</strong> being reviewed by <strong>City</strong> staff. further development.Delegations <strong>of</strong> Authority Internal administration activity. Annual Review. Section 4.46(2) <strong>of</strong> the Local GovernmentAct 1995 prescribes delegations arereviewed at least once every financialBBFB / SES HeadquartersGGoal 10: Make ourCommunity a Safer Place10.1 Plan for community safetyTo identify an appropriate site for a BFB/ SES headquarters and construct a newbuilding.year.1. Some funding for a new building hasbeen provided by the State Government.2. An appropriate location for the newbuilding is being sought.Review <strong>of</strong> delegations will beundertaken to determine currency andneed for any additions, amendments ordeletions.1. Determine most appropriate location.2. Commence construction.Council adopts outcomes from thereview <strong>of</strong> delegations.Location determined and constructioncommenced.<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers are currently reviewingtheir delegations with a reportscheduled to be presented to the 27November OCM.Land on the corner <strong>of</strong> The Link andHorley Road Kenwick, owned by theWAPC has been identified as thepreferred site. WAPC have advisedthey have no objection to the <strong>City</strong>undertaking detailed planning anddesign with a view to a site beingsubdivided from the parent lot. ADevelopment Application for theproject is currently being prepared.The delegation review has beenfinalised.A Subdivision application for the sitehas been submitted to the WAPC.The <strong>City</strong> expects to receive theapproval <strong>of</strong> the subdivision subject toconditions by mid February. Detaileddesign <strong>of</strong> the proposed SES/ BFBEmergency Coordination Centre isplanned to commence in February.Letter from DEC dated 25 Februaryadvising they have no objection to thesubdivision application. Still awaitingfinal approval from WAPC.
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